In this MLB News and Notes segment, I will be giving occasional reports on the latest news and rumors throughout the MLB. I also will try to tweet news and rumors as I see them, so feel free to follow me on Twitter: @ajnicholsIBI.

Here are the stories from Wednesday, May 21.

Tribe News

Due to the need to have Josh Tomlin pitch in Wednesday's 13-inning victory, the Indians will need to find a new starter for Thursday's game in Baltimore. Manager Terry Francona has yet to decide who will get the start, as of late Wednesday night.

Former Indian, and current special assistant to baseball operations for Cleveland, Charles Nagy will represent the team at the June First-Year Player Draft.

Others News and Notes

Dodgers' Minor League infielder Alex Guerrero could miss up to five weeks after having part of his ear bitten off in an altercation with Triple-A teammate Miguel Olivo. Yes, you read that right.

Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reported that the while the Mets were never all that interested in Stephen Drew, the team does still hope to acquire a young shortstop for the future. Martino listed Brad Miller and Nick Franklin of the Mariners as possible trade options.

Ken Gurnick of MLB.com wrote that Dodgers' third baseman Juan Uribe could be heading to the 15-day disabled list, making the Guerrero injury even more significant.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reported that if new Diamondbacks' Chief Baseball Officer Tony La Russa decides to hire a new manager, a potential target could be current White Sox' third base coach Joe McEwing, who has a long history with La Russa.

Starter Felix Doubront of the Red Sox has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after experiencing numbness in his pitching shoulder throughout his last start.

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